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China PR's Shanghai Port only have a point from two matches while Australia's Mariners opened their campaign with two defeats.
Shanghai Port were outclassed by Pohang Steelers on Matchday Two, with the side from Korea Republic cruising to a 3-0 win.
Having kicked off their challenge with a 2-2 draw against Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim, the Chinese Super League side can't afford to drop points against Mariners, in what will be the first meeting between the two sides, if they are to mount a challenge for a place in the knockout stage.
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Mariners find themselves in a more dire position as the Matchday Two defeat to Thailand's Buriram United was a bitter pill to swallow as the 2-1 loss was suffered at home.
The Australian champions have found the step up to the continental stage steep but need to regroup and focus if they are to stand a chance of advancing, with an inconsistent Shanghai Port presenting them with a chance to register their first win.
Shanghai Port FC (CHN) v Central Coast Mariners (AUS)
Venue: Pudong Football Stadium (Shanghai)
Kick-off: Tuesday, 18:00 (UTC+8)
